Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Now for AOS but K2 still in the Philippines.	Thanks Hank!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-22 13:42:00
Philippines	Now for AOS but K2 still in the Philippines.	Thanks Zedalyn! Glad for your very informative reply!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-22 09:42:00
Philippines	Now for AOS but K2 still in the Philippines.	Hello, I am now going to AOS in 2 weeks after , kindly give me an idea about my question. My K2 is still in the Philippines, she has not been interviewed nor had her medical exam, and as per the consul I have 1 year to get her. When does one year start? Is it on the day of the application or when I was approved by the consul ? Also is it ok to adjust right away without my K2? Thank you for those who will give an input and it is greatly appreciated. Regards, Asianculture	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-22 08:38:00
Philippines	Filling out all forms with my married name for my AOS here in California	Thanks Hank!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-30 11:46:00
Philippines	Filling out all forms with my married name for my AOS here in California	Hello all, Is it possible to be filling out the forms with my married name and a new signature? Thanks!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-30 11:05:00
Philippines	Confused.. HELP!	I did my interview then the next day I went to CFO, you can attend your CFO without your passport, but when you get your passport back from the embassy, you have to go back there for the sticker . For your convenience it is better to go there after you receive your visa/passport from embassy , so you won't comeback twice.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-07 01:07:00
Philippines	Help with Vaccination Documentation	I am about to file for AOS too and I am not sure If I am going to still need to fill out the I-693 for medical examination? Or no need to include it on the file that I will send for AOS?	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-31 22:10:00
Philippines	K1 entry and now for AOS Filing in California	I will do that! Thanks again.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-09-02 01:35:00
Philippines	K1 entry and now for AOS Filing in California	Thanks Hank!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-09-01 19:04:00
Philippines	K1 entry and now for AOS Filing in California	How about I-693? Because I had medical in the Philippines, do I need to fill out the form?	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-31 19:57:00
Philippines	K1 entry and now for AOS Filing in California	Thanks greenbaum your awesome!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-31 19:40:00
Philippines	K1 entry and now for AOS Filing in California	Hello VJs,      I am now ready to file AOS here in California, I am already married and I would like to know if someone could give me an updated step by step for AOS. thank you in advance.   regards, Asianculture.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-08-29 21:48:00
Philippines	Is Friend's Fiancee Scamming Him? How to convince him?	This is a very sad story...your friend is blindly in love and i hope he find the light at the end of the tunnel. Given the fact that a woman does not work her entire life is not good for him, there's more fish in the ocean and for sure he will find one that is true and not after his money.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-07-01 11:22:00
Philippines	CFO walk through updated 2014, a learning experience	Hello VJ friends,    This is my CFO experience last march 26, 2014 (k1 visa holder)   Official CFO website: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/   REQUIREMENTS: 2 valid ID (with picture on it like drivers license, passport, PRC. Check their website for accepted IDs) Photocopy of the 2 valid IDs (IMPORTANT NOTE: it is not indicated in the website to photocopy your IDs but it is posted on the CFO entrance door so photocopy your IDs to lessen the hassle) Passport and Photocopy of the bio page (the page with your picture in it) Photocopy of Visa page (US visa page on your passport) Registration form (downloaded and printed from their website) Other documents: I was asked for my fiancée (petitioners) naturalization certificate or birth certificate and passport photocopy some I met there was asked to present pictures of them together so I suggest consider bringing evidences you brought at USEM interview. However, for spousal visa I know only a little but im sure you should bring your marriage certificate for those fiancé visa holder with divorced marriages you should bring your documents too FOR THOSE WITHOUT PASSPORT: if your passport is still with USEM, your appointment letter (with your interview schedule) will be enough in replacement of the passport and visa requirement HOW TO GET THERE ON COMMUTE?   From south: Ride Lawton bus (ask if it will pass taft PGH or Roxas blvd) If from Roxas blvd. get down at Quirino Blvd cross the street at Ospital ng Maynila and ride a taxi from there 50php If bus route to taft PGH etc get down at Quirino bus stop (its the LRT station) cross the street to MCDO and ride taxi from there 50php   What to tell the taxi: CITIGOLD building CFO Why taxi? There are no jeepneys available going there and at very early time you cannot ride anything except taxi   EXACT LOCATION   GOING HOME? There are Lawton bound from citigold. I got down at Quirino bus stop (LRT station) cross the street and found Coastal provincial terminal buses Whoala! Youre good to go     STEP 1:  Get in line at the RAMP. It is on your left side if youre facing the building IMPORTANT NOTE: the CFO is first-come-first-served basis with limited slot available so better line up on the proper line. I knew some who got there the other day and needed to came back because the slots were full. it was a Wednesday when i went there, there were only 30 of us i think and the line was not that long. I got there 5am and i was nervous because i was i think around the 26th on the line. some said they were there at 3am. Oh my. But we were all accommodated for the 9am slot so i think Wednesday is a good day to go.   6am CFO opened   STEP 2: Present these on the CFO Officer upon entrance:    He will get/check your:   2 valid IDs Photocopy of your 2 valid IDs Get 1 of your IDs and give you an ID with letter F (fiancé?) and you can get you ID before leaving CFO   He will also check you documents so get these also ready: Passport and Photocopy of the bio page (the page with your picture in it) Photocopy of Visa page (US visa page on your passport) Registration form (downloaded and printed from their website) If he checked that you're docs are complete he will then instruct you to proceed to 3rd floor.   IMPORTANT NOTE:  The elevator takes forever. Try the stairs.   STEP 3: Location: 3rd floor   On your left upon entering there is a counter, approach and she will ask you your case and country. Ex. I told her K1 visa USA (because some are from other countries like Australia and Europe)   IMPORTANT NOTE: if you have kids with you that are also being petitioned, tell it also to the receptionist because there will be additional forms and may require other steps.   She will hand you a form (quite like the registration form we fill-up online, so just copy the details you have placed there)   IMPORTANT NOTE: in the registration form she will hand you, these unique questions will be asked. Maiden name of the petitioners mother and educational level of the petitioner (with specific degree/vocational details) better ask your petitioner in advance because some I saw phone called their fiancée/spouses youre blessed if he/she is out of work.   After you fill it out you need to go back to her and submit the registration form with other requirements: Passport and Photocopy of the bio page (the page with your picture in it) Photocopy of Visa page (US visa page on your passport) Registration form (downloaded and printed from their website) IMPORTANT NOTE: for spouses, marriage contract will be asked and for those without passport/visa your appointment letter (schedule of interview) will be enough and you just need to come back with your passport for the sticker.   STEP 4: PICTURE TAKING   While she checks your documents she will ask you basic questions like: Your name and birthday Petitioners name and birthday Are you/ have you been married? Then takes a picture of you   After that she will tell you what time the counseling is and what room. I got 9am room USA.   It was 7:30am so I went down to eat. You are allowed to go outside.   STEP 5: Counseling 9:10am   I have read a lot of negative comments on CFO here on VJ but here is my positive experience and how I see CFO counseling as one of the MOST IMPORTANT part of your k1/spousal journey. If the USEM/USCIS screens petitioners ability to support us so we wont be their countrys burden and checks us if we have communicable disease that may infect their citizens, the CFO is our protector from them. The CFO was able to stop a lot of women from being a mail-to-bride victim. Fraud relationships and fake documents are made so a Filipino woman will be allowed to enter US to be molested, abused and sold as prostitutes. These cases have been increasing and gladly CFO is here to help us. CFO counseling will inform you where to go for help, what to do on departure and POE even how to apply AOS, processing time before you are finally a US citizen and even make you realize what struggles you may encounter, how to deal with them and the privileges you have the right to have. What if your fiancé/spouse leaves you? What if he doesnt want to continue the petition? What if he abuses you? Even the employment processes will be discussed and any question will be answered so get your inquiries ready because CFO is there to help.   STEP 6: 10:30am ONE-ON-ONE Interview   This is the reason (CFO Officer explained) why they cannot accommodate many applicants per day because of the one on one interview and a counsel is much better in small groups (which I think is true).   QUESTIONS ASKED TO ME: What is your name and Petitioners name? What is your Petitioners work? How did you meet? How long have you been in a relationship? What are your plans, long term? Then she asked me for a copy of my fiancée Naturalization or birth certificate and passport bio page. Some are asked to present pictures.   Thats about it. She told me to wait at the ground floor for releasing. Saw her write OK in the form.   STEP 7: CASHIER   Name was called and I paid 400php   STEP 8: FINAL STEP: RELEASING My passport was released with the certificate stapled at one page and the sticker stapled at another page.    IMPORTANT NOTES:  Check your name on the sticker and certificate Feel the dry seal on certificate and sticker (no dry seal is considered invalid) Your certificate is considered LIFETIME so never give the original if DFA or any agency ask for it only show them the original and give them the PHOTOCOPY ***For those who would like to attend the CFO counseling without their passport, you just need to present your ORIGINAL certificate and give them your passport for sticker placement purposes after you have availed your visa/passport. Best time: 11am to 2pm for those who will only need to get their sticker placed just proceed to ground floor windows.   DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert; I am not a part of CFO just sharing my experience.  This is the latest procedure as of March 2014. Godbless our journey       This is very helpful for me! Because I will be going there tomorrow for CFO seminar, thank you so much!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-27 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What is next after we received our Reciept # ( form I-797) for K1 visa application?	Guys thank you so much for your reply, very informative and now I will just wait and I hope it will be a smooth process for me, God bless !	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-03-31 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What is next after we received our Reciept # ( form I-797) for K1 visa application?	Hello VJ's, We sent our application 10 days ago and now we just got the receipt# form I-797, what will be the next ? Is this the waiting period? Thanks for your prompt reply and God bless! Asian Culture!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-03-31 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	my case status.... ALIEN REGISTRATION WAS CHANGED	Thanks guys!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-05 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	my case status.... ALIEN REGISTRATION WAS CHANGED	We sent our K1 application last March 18, and we got a message on March 31 saying we have a case number now here's the latest message we got   On April 5, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE.......what does it mean? i hope someone could enlighten me with this? for those who are getting the same message and experience , please help :-) Thank you so much for all your help!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-05 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Paying Visa fee even without Manila case # but NOA2 approved	Hello Ycel_andy,        I got approved of NOA2 today , do you think it will take a while for us to get MNL, can we update each other on this? and can i add you to my friend list? Thanks!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-22 18:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Alien Registration Number, a day after NOA1	It's only a few days and I feel really stressed about it, I think I'll go mad by the time I get the approval That's a good way to relax, though, and I've been watching TV series, and Game of Thrones is coming out so that'll be a great way to pass the time I am watching it too and the walking dead, also I got the message too that they changed my alien registration today April 5, we sent out application last march 18. Hoping to have a smoother and faster process...Good luck to all of us!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-05 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Alien Registration Number, a day after NOA1	It's only a few days and I feel really stressed about it, I think I'll go mad by the time I get the approval That's a good way to relax, though, and I've been watching TV series, and Game of Thrones is coming out so that'll be a great way to pass the time	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-05 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	waiting for mnl case no.	I am also waiting USCIS sent it to NVC April 22 and I am still waiting for MNL #	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-02 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What is the role of NVC for our K1 application? Any thoughts ?	Thank you guys for your input! NVC got our papers on May 6 and it says it takes less than 30 days....but we will follow up every week, we have noticed that all things happen on a Tuesday in our experience, from my fiance's US Citizenship through K1 filing ....God bless to all!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-07 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What is the role of NVC for our K1 application? Any thoughts ?	Some says they do another background check for the petitioner and beneficiary , and other says they only process payments and act like a bridge from USCIS to local embassy....	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-06 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Filers: How long to NVC	That is great!!!! Congratulations!!! We're moving forward!!!!  Keep us posted on your progress, if possible? Yes I will! And congratulations too! Good luck!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-09 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Filers: How long to NVC	To God be the Glory!!!! We called today May 8,2014 and we got our MNL number from NVC, they got our documents 2 days ago and now we got another good news....now we are waiting for Manila embassy for them to receive it.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-09 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Filers: How long to NVC	How were ya'll notified that the NVC had the case? My Fiance didn't get the notification, he just called the NVC and they said they got our papers on MAY 6, and we have noticed that everything always happen on a Tuesday ......so get an update on Tuesdays maybe we get positive feed back!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-07 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Filers: How long to NVC	Does NVC do another background check? Fiance called today and NVC just received our paper on May 6 and they said it usually take less than 30 days....	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-06 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CSC Filers: How long to NVC	My NOA2 was on April 22 and we haven't got our new case number yet, I hope it's soon. By the way I am CSC filer too. Good luck to all of us!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-05-04 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Was in Administrative Processing for 7 weeks now says Ready	Hello daviddelen, Mine it's been Ready for interview for 4 weeks now, no additional form or another interview requested, we have been calling the USEM and they are saying that just wait for the 2GO people to call when the passport is ready for pick-up. They didn't say we are on AP or additional docs should be forwarded to them. We can't do anything for now, all the answer from them are very standard....so we are waiting and I hope we get our visa soon and now 4th of July is coming, we are hitting another holiday and that's another non working day for them... Good luck for both of us!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-06-29 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	thank you PauPau!!! you will get it soon! i was thinking that they put it on Tuesdays and Fridays!   I will continue praying for fast approval for everyone!!!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-22 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	TO GOD BE THE GLORY....Thank you so much St. Jude!!!  I am approved!!! wahoo!!!     Here's what we have seen today   On April 22, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-22 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	APPROVED Exactly 30 days after receipt. I AM SO EXCITED!   Congratulations to everyone else who got approved!!! Congratulations! I hope mine will be next :-)	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-18 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	Guyz,, just wanna  share our happiness,,,  f checked d USCIS site n tada,,,,,,,,,,,he found out we have our NOA2!!!!.. we're very happy... yehey!!     CONGRATULATIONS!!! Now it's interview time wahoo!!! Positive vibes for everyone !!! All of us will be getting approval soon!!!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-16 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	Sent our I-129F on 02/28/2014. and got our NOA1 less than a week later with notice date 03/05/2014. And we just received our NOA2 yesterday in the mail with notice date 04/08/2014!   I was expecting a five month wait but this was a very pleasant surprise... can't believe it was that fast!     Congratulations! i hope mine would be fast too..	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-13 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	March 2014 Filers	SENT OUR K1 APPLICATION ON 3/14/2014, GOT MY NOA1 ON 4/4/2014 AND  NOW ON INITIAL REVIEW AND ALIEN REGISTRATION NUMBER CHANGED ON 4/5/2014.....WAITING FOR NOA2  THINK POSITVE HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-04-12 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Filing for Fiancee Manila	Thank you so much for the reply, I will then include the marriage certificate and attach the death certificate from NSO.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-01-26 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Filing for Fiancee Manila	Hello VJ's,       this is my first time to post a query regarding a fiance visa sponsorship, my BF for 3 years is going to be an  American Citizen next week and we will be sending our pocket of 1-129F soon. We follow the step by step for K-1 visa in this forum and it is very helpful for us, my question is,  do i need to include my previous marriage certificate and death certificate of my strange husband or can i just bring it on my interview?   Also do we need to wait for specific time after he is granted an American Citizenship? or we can file right away after his oath?   Thank you and i really appreciate your input! God Bless!!!   Asianculture	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-01-26 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	SENDING OUT K1 VISA POCKET APPLICATION	At this stage you dont need her birthcertificate and cenomar. All you have is good. Dont forget passport stamp that show that you have gone to her country.     Thank you soooo much! im nervous and excited sending our application pocket this week, i hope and pray that everything will be OK.	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	SENDING OUT K1 VISA POCKET APPLICATION	Hello Everyone,           I hope everybody is doing well, i would like to get an opinion if we did the right pocket and if do we still need to add more, here's the list of the completed K1 VISA application.   Cover letter Payment I-129F G-325 A for both of us Copy of Naturalization of Citizenship ( back & front ) passport size photos for both of us Copy of divorce document Letter of intent to marry 2 copies from both of us w/ signature Proof of ongoing relationship ( emails, chat log, skype, photos etc.)   Here's our questions: Do i need to enclose my fiancee's, Birth certificate and Cenomar in this pocket or she just have to bring them during the interview? she is single , never been married but have 1 daughter, she decided not to bring her daughter right away if she is able to come to USA, but we are going to declare her and we can file a petition later when she adjust her status in USA once we are married.   Your input is highly appreciated.   Many thanks! Asianculture	asianculture	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 13:14:00